The Curious Task

Travis Smith — Why Are Superheroes So Popular?


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Alex Aragona nerds out with Travis Smith as they discuss his book 'Superhero Ethics', why superheroes are so popular, and the ten ways superheros save the world. 

References from Episode 48 with Travis Smith:

  • You can purchase Travis Smith’s book Superhero Ethics: 10 Comic Book Heroes; 10 Ways to Save the World; Which One Do We Need Most Now? on Amazon Canada at this link
  • You can watch the trailer for Watchmen, the American superhero drama limited television series Alex mentions in the podcast here.
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